Easy Vegan French Apple Tart

Ingredients

• 1 x 375 g / 13.5 oz ready-made puff pastry*
• 2 Granny Smith (baking) apples, peeled and cored
• Aquafaba or dairy-free milk, for brushing
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Apricot jam for glazing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190C / 375F and...: Preheat the oven to 190C / 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure the puff pastry is at room temperature.

2. 2

   Roll the pastry out to about 1/2 inch...: Roll the pastry out to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a plate or pot lid to cut a circle (approx 10 inches)

3. 3

   Use a sharp knife to score an inner...: Use a sharp knife to score an inner border around the circle of pastry, about 1/2 inch away from the edge. Score a criss cross pattern in the centre of the pastry to prevent it rising too much in the middle.

4. 4

   Thinly slice the apples and arrange them onto...: Thinly slice the apples and arrange them onto the pastry sheet, fanning out from the outside in, overlapping each other.

5. 5

   Brush the border of the pastry with a...: Brush the border of the pastry with a little almond milk and sprinkle the coconut sugar on top of the apples.

6. 6

   Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes,...: Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes, until the tart is golden and the apples are soft.

7. 7

   Leave to cool on the baking sheet for...: Leave to cool on the baking sheet for a moment whilst you heat the apricot jam in a saucepan with a small drop of water.

8. 8

   Using a pastry brush, glaze the top of...: Using a pastry brush, glaze the top of the tart with the apricot jam.

9. 9

   Serve and enjoy! Can be enjoyed warm or...: Serve and enjoy! Can be enjoyed warm or at room-temperature.